Cava

[Akitist]

Any suggestions for a good but inexpensive one?

[jcoz23]

oh sorry... guess "clunky" means "unfocused", I missed that... but still don't know what that means. I like Cristalino but I'm no expert!

[jcoz23]

I guess depends what you call inexpensive... I like Segura Viudas Aria for around $10, but LOVE the Reserva Heredad in the pewter bottle for anywhere from $17-$20... Also Casteller makes a good brut as well as rose cava for $10-$13. My favorite for under $10 is Cristalino, have no idea what "clunky" means...

[georgempavlov]

Pere Ventura

[Steve_K]

I'll +1 on Segura Viudas

[drumwine]

Mont Marcal Cava (Brut)...bubbles meet minerals....excellent

[triggs73]

Segura Viudas...$8.99
Cristalino...$8.99

[Akitist]

Thanks. Gotta check these out.

[Aaron]

Ugh...please no! Cristalino is so clunky.

[triggs73]

ok ok...to each their own...someone else may like it.

[Akitist]

Clunky?

[Niki in Dayton]

I don't find it particularly clunky, whatever that means. The basic Cristalino is a well made cheap sparkler and I prefer it to any domestic bubbly at the same price.

[Eugene Park]

I'll third that Cristalino is very cheap (the local grocery chains here often have them on sale for $5.50 per bottle or less if bought in qtys of 6) and very drinkable. Perfect bubbly to make mimosas in quantity for weekend brunches (or whenever you feel like a mimosa!!).

[Aaron]

Clunky=clumsy or unfocused. If I'm drinking a sparkler, I want it to be focused.
I agree with Eugene below that this wine is great for Mimosas...and that's what I mean...something to round out the rough edges...distract your palate.